I met Mike as a 21 year old up and coming photographer in the first Vendee Globe Challenge. I ended up being the only photographer to sail on Duracell during his time in Vendee. We had a very scary day out at sea that day.Will never forget the experience.
I remember when Coyote was found, it was devastating to say the least. At the time I had a small business in Wickford RI at the Wickford Shipyard and when Coyote was brought to Brewers Shipyard I went over to volunteer and was privileged to do some electrical work on Coyote. I remember Mike's boat Duracell anchored in Jamestown and going to the Black Pearl in Newport RI for drinks on occasion, these were great times and missed very much. Mike was truly free and at peace under sail, he was and is an inspiration to all of us.
Wow! I bought the movie. One of the best inspirational movies-documentary ever watched. Highly recommended to everyone who watch this or any other channel of this type or are into any type of adventures. This movies brings to mind a quote from Jose Marti "Death is not true when all deeds in life have been accomplished" -- I believe Mike Plant, like many others who have died in pursuing their dreams, live forever in the heart of every adventurer.
He Josh, I really like your channel, it is awakening something inside of me I kinda forgot. Another suggestion is the movie "Maidentrip" about Laura Dekker who in 2012 became the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate the world. I'm from the Netherlands and I remember the whole media frenzy back when she announced her plan back in 2009. The authorities tried to stop her and take her away from her father and stop her going on this trip. It came to a court case, she won and left on her yacht Guppy and realized her dream. This documentary is her filming herself during the trip. It is really inspiring to watch
I was in the Service the first time I saw Duracell, Mikes previous yacht moored in Jamestown, what an incredible sight. I had a Marine Engine and Electrical Shop at Wickford shipyard when Coyote was towed into Brewers shipyard, if memory serves me right they had to cut the bulb off her keel to get her into port. (It has been a while). I remember sadly thinking of what had taken place and how Coyote wound up in the Yard while looking upon Coyote in awe. It was there that I met Mike's then fiance her son and the project manager if memory serves me right he was from Australia. I had the privilege of volunteering / working on some of the electrical systems of Coyote Nav station and Ballasting system during restoration and got to know many of the folks involved. It was an incredible time in my life and I will always have fond memories of that period and nothing but the warmest wishes and thoughts to the family of Mike Plant and all who knew him. Lot of great times at the Black Pearl in Newport after hours. God Bless.
As per Brad Scott. I'm sure there's another side to the Coast Guard's version of events but on face of it, it does seem amazing that they didn't get their act together and joined the dots. Nice doc well crafted - worthy of wider distribution.
I'm a new subscriber and wanted to thank you for an incredible recommendation! After watching this episode i immediately bought the documentary on Amazon and streamed it. Wow, what a story! I'll bet the Coast Guard changed the way they respond to Epirb notifications due to their neglect in this case. Great great great story and artfully composed movie! Thanks again!
Yes, Josh. A big vote to go beyond the foundational core you have already established -- the personal statements that contextualize sailing and it's place in your life, the sharing of various inspirational resources that influence you, and the smart way you introduce your personal background into the blogs, oh, and the instructional. Moving beyond that to spotlight personalities via interviews -- or other sport-specific aspects: equipment maybe, trends in the sport, region-specific focuses, fitness. I dunno, just some blue-sky yakkity-yak here -- well, I give that broadening of your content a giant thumbs up. Bravo!
Thanks for bringing this story forward; it's the first I've heard of this gentleman. The director obviously has some of his uncle's blood in him. Bravo and thanks again. Ken in St. Pete
Josh I hope all is well with you I haven’t talked to you since you bought your Benateau first 35 i believe when you was in Annapolis And Mike plant was the baddest sailor ever I have seen the movie at least 3 times such a tragedy and we have very similar personalities but adventure on brother if your up for a big adventure I’m looking at a valiant 40’ in Tahiti it’s on sailboat listings your more than welcome bro 👍cheers from Texas S/V Oceancowboy 🤠⛵️👍
I think this is a very interesting story. I also think Plant was an interesting person. What makes a person take such risks ? When you take risks in life they have to be risks with some certainty or one must know and understand the calculatedly risks. Plant had a boat that’s design and strengths were on the cutting edge for that time. Due to it’s cutting edge design there were inherent weaknesses within the structure of the vessel. What I hope people take away from this story is that Plant was a dare devil. He had grounded his vessel before going on this voyage. The grounding had impacted the structural integrity of the boat and the keel assembly. During the race due to the structural integrity of the keel being damaged the Keel broke off the boat in the middle of the Atlantic causing Plant’s untimely death. What people need to take away from this film is not that Plant was a hero ! But that he was an unsafe dare devil. That if one is going to follow in the footsteps of Plant that they must understand the limitations of that vessel, care for that vessel. If issues of safety are present like the grounding of Coyote, and the potential structural damage of the keel assembly they must put safety in front of ego. Do not enter into that race. Mr. Plant is not a hero but an extream risk taker that cost him his life. The question here is why, what makes a person take such extream risks ? Another thing to consider when being a dare devil like Plant ? When something catastrophic happens like in this case what other lives are going to be put in dangers to save that person’s life.
watched bubbles last night.Trully jellous !!!Loved it . I dream of some day having that freedom to just be the human sponge ,soaking up the juices of the world.I live in a boaters paradise Prince Rupert British Columbia Ca. and spend most off time pursuing the Blue Freedom of the Queen Charlottes,but the lure of warm waters is very real. IN THE WIND!!
I think the stat about the moon is more people have been to the moon than sailed solo nonstop around the earth... or maybe it’s more have been to the international space station ??! Pretty cool all the same!! Have you been following the Golden Globe Race?
Thanks for sharing that. I just watched the movie. Incredible - and sad - story... While I'm here: Josh, I will be at the Annapolis Boat Show this weekend. I'd love to shake your hand if you're there!
Well, I made it to the Annapolis Boat Show and... I got myself a sailboat! A Rhodes 22 in great shape! I’ve been inspired by your videos, Josh, so I thought it’d be fun for you to hear that ;)
Congrats on the new boat! Sorry I missed you. I'm on a road trip to the West Coast currently so I didn't make it to the show. I look forward to hearing more updates about your sailing. ⛵👍🍾
Yes. If you do a Google search for Coyote documentary Mike Plant you will see a list of viewing options. It says you can watch on RUclips for $2.99. Or Amazon Prime video and several other options.
4:33 -"More people had been to the moon than had sailed around the world" This phrase is very deceiving. In regards to the Vendée Globe, this phrase should be rectified as: "Fewer people have sailed non stop single-handed around the world than people have been to the moon" That is, because back then, many thousands of people had "sailed around the world".
I met Mike as a 21 year old up and coming photographer in the first Vendee Globe Challenge.
I ended up being the only photographer to sail on Duracell during his time in Vendee.
We had a very scary day out at sea that day.Will never forget the experience.
I remember when Coyote was found, it was devastating to say the least. At the time I had a small business in Wickford RI at the Wickford Shipyard and when Coyote was brought to Brewers Shipyard I went over to volunteer and was privileged to do some electrical work on Coyote. I remember Mike's boat Duracell anchored in Jamestown and going to the Black Pearl in Newport RI for drinks on occasion, these were great times and missed very much. Mike was truly free and at peace under sail, he was and is an inspiration to all of us.
Duracell is being rebuilt and there's a weekly youtube series about it. Search for the Duracell Project.
Wow! I bought the movie. One of the best inspirational movies-documentary ever watched. Highly recommended to everyone who watch this or any other channel of this type or are into any type of adventures. This movies brings to mind a quote from Jose Marti "Death is not true when all deeds in life have been accomplished" -- I believe Mike Plant, like many others who have died in pursuing their dreams, live forever in the heart of every adventurer.
He Josh, I really like your channel, it is awakening something inside of me I kinda forgot.
Another suggestion is the movie "Maidentrip" about Laura Dekker who in 2012 became the youngest solo sailor to circumnavigate the world.
I'm from the Netherlands and I remember the whole media frenzy back when she announced her plan back in 2009.
The authorities tried to stop her and take her away from her father and stop her going on this trip.
It came to a court case, she won and left on her yacht Guppy and realized her dream.
This documentary is her filming herself during the trip.
It is really inspiring to watch
I was in the Service the first time I saw Duracell, Mikes previous yacht moored in Jamestown, what an incredible sight. I had a Marine Engine and Electrical Shop at Wickford shipyard when Coyote was towed into Brewers shipyard, if memory serves me right they had to cut the bulb off her keel to get her into port. (It has been a while). I remember sadly thinking of what had taken place and how Coyote wound up in the Yard while looking upon Coyote in awe. It was there that I met Mike's then fiance her son and the project manager if memory serves me right he was from Australia. I had the privilege of volunteering / working on some of the electrical systems of Coyote Nav station and Ballasting system during restoration and got to know many of the folks involved. It was an incredible time in my life and I will always have fond memories of that period and nothing but the warmest wishes and thoughts to the family of Mike Plant and all who knew him. Lot of great times at the Black Pearl in Newport after hours. God Bless.
As per Brad Scott. I'm sure there's another side to the Coast Guard's version of events but on face of it, it does seem amazing that they didn't get their act together and joined the dots.
Nice doc well crafted - worthy of wider distribution.
Hey buddy good to hear from you it’s been a while glad to see you
love it! Great job Josh. I like the additional direction you're taking your channel.
I have never sailed a day in my life, but damn what a great documentary. Watched it last night.
I'm a new subscriber and wanted to thank you for an incredible recommendation! After watching this episode i immediately bought the documentary on Amazon and streamed it. Wow, what a story! I'll bet the Coast Guard changed the way they respond to Epirb notifications due to their neglect in this case. Great great great story and artfully composed movie! Thanks again!
Yes, Josh. A big vote to go beyond the foundational core you have already established -- the personal statements that contextualize sailing and it's place in your life, the sharing of various inspirational resources that influence you, and the smart way you introduce your personal background into the blogs, oh, and the instructional. Moving beyond that to spotlight personalities via interviews -- or other sport-specific aspects: equipment maybe, trends in the sport, region-specific focuses, fitness. I dunno, just some blue-sky yakkity-yak here -- well, I give that broadening of your content a giant thumbs up. Bravo!
Many thanks, Curt!
Thanks for bringing this story forward; it's the first I've heard of this gentleman. The director obviously has some of his uncle's blood in him. Bravo and thanks again. Ken in St. Pete
Just bought coyote on iTunes thanks for the heads up I’m stoked!!!
Great, thanks for sharing this film. Can't wait to watch it
Josh I hope all is well with you I haven’t talked to you since you bought your Benateau first 35 i believe when you was in Annapolis
And Mike plant was the baddest sailor ever I have seen the movie at least 3 times such a tragedy and we have very similar personalities but adventure on brother if your up for a big adventure I’m looking at a valiant 40’ in Tahiti it’s on sailboat listings your more than welcome bro 👍cheers from Texas
S/V Oceancowboy 🤠⛵️👍
I think this is a very interesting story. I also think Plant was an interesting person. What makes a person take such risks ?
When you take risks in life they have to be risks with some certainty or one must know and understand the calculatedly risks.
Plant had a boat that’s design and strengths were on the cutting edge for that time. Due to it’s cutting edge design there were inherent weaknesses within the structure of the vessel. What I hope people take away from this story is that Plant was a dare devil. He had grounded his vessel before going on this voyage. The grounding had impacted the structural integrity of the boat and the keel assembly.
During the race due to the structural integrity of the keel being damaged the Keel broke off the boat in the middle of the Atlantic causing Plant’s untimely death. What people need to take away from this film is not that Plant was a hero ! But that he was an unsafe dare devil.
That if one is going to follow in the footsteps of Plant that they must understand the limitations of that vessel, care for that vessel. If issues of safety are present like the grounding of Coyote, and the potential structural damage of the keel assembly they must put safety in front of ego. Do not enter into that race.
Mr. Plant is not a hero but an extream risk taker that cost him his life. The question here is why, what makes a person take such extream risks ?
Another thing to consider when being a dare devil like Plant ? When something catastrophic happens like in this case what other lives are going to be put in dangers to save that person’s life.
The solo circumnavigation statistic is correct. But it has to meat the requirements of solo circumnavigation and there are many.
I am looking for any other sailing movies and can't find a lot. I am an Army Dog and Marine brat that has gotten bitten by the sailing bug.
search about vito dumas, or read his book "alone through the roaring forties" greetings
Love your stuff. Thank you for what you do😎
I just bought for my library. Goes next to Red Dot on the Ocean on my vessel. Good job Josh.
So cool 💚💙
Well done Josh!, will certainly watch the film.
Awesome Josh ! Keep the updates coming with your boat when's it due to get wet ?
Hey. Thanks for the comment! My boat is currently in the water at the dock. Sorry for the delay in videos. ⛵👍
watched bubbles last night.Trully jellous !!!Loved it . I dream of some day having that freedom to just be the human sponge ,soaking up the juices of the world.I live in a boaters paradise Prince Rupert British Columbia Ca. and spend most off time pursuing the Blue Freedom of the Queen Charlottes,but the lure of warm waters is very real. IN THE WIND!!
yes more, thanks
I think the stat about the moon is more people have been to the moon than sailed solo nonstop around the earth... or maybe it’s more have been to the international space station ??! Pretty cool all the same!! Have you been following the Golden Globe Race?
Thanks for sharing that. I just watched the movie. Incredible - and sad - story...
While I'm here: Josh, I will be at the Annapolis Boat Show this weekend. I'd love to shake your hand if you're there!
Very cool! I may not be able to make it to the show. Not sure yet but maybe Friday. Cheers!
Well, I made it to the Annapolis Boat Show and... I got myself a sailboat! A Rhodes 22 in great shape! I’ve been inspired by your videos, Josh, so I thought it’d be fun for you to hear that ;)
Congrats on the new boat! Sorry I missed you. I'm on a road trip to the West Coast currently so I didn't make it to the show. I look forward to hearing more updates about your sailing. ⛵👍🍾
Any idea where I can find the documentary ? Thanks
Yes. If you do a Google search for Coyote documentary Mike Plant you will see a list of viewing options. It says you can watch on RUclips for $2.99. Or Amazon Prime video and several other options.
these kind of people push the limits and the engineers often commit mistakes with new designs and materials, rip Mike Plant
Great Video
great!
you should watch The Weekend Sailor ruclips.net/video/y8oB4w3oVqE/видео.html
Can’t believe you give all the spoilers about Mike Plant stories. Who wants to see a documentary when sailors dies??? If we don’t know??
Very cool video bro.
Thanks!
I enjoyed the movie but it seemed to gloss over all the odds he had to overcome. I guess only so much you can cram into 100 minutes.
4:33 -"More people had been to the moon than had sailed around the world"
This phrase is very deceiving. In regards to the Vendée Globe, this phrase should be rectified as:
"Fewer people have sailed non stop single-handed around the world than people have been to the moon"
That is, because back then, many thousands of people had "sailed around the world".
Lost me at cocaine.
Not a fan of drug traffickers. Sorry.